有备无患 (yǒu) — preparedness averts peril; (to) be prepared, just in case
Definition
A chengyu meaning 'being prepared prevents trouble' — used to justify caution or extra effort with a 'just in case' tone. It frames preparedness as a positive precaution, not worry.
idiom
preparedness averts peril(to) be preparedjust in case
Examples
- ，有备无患。Chū mén qián zuò hǎo zhǔn bèi, yǒu.Prepare well before going out — just in case.
- ，有备无患。Sài qián duō liàn xí, yǒu.Practice more before the competition — better safe than sorry.
- ，有备无患。Zhè fèn hé tong yào zǐ xì kàn, yǒu.Read this contract carefully, just in case.
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